The other night I went to see Julie & Julia. I’d been waiting a long time for this movie to come out and was excited to finally be able to see it. Being a fan of Amy Adams and Meryl Streep, and of course Julia Child and most importantly FOOD, there was no way you could keep me away from this movie.
The theatre was packed as usual, thanks to free movie night, but I was grateful for a slightly older more mature crowd. No obnoxious teens or tweens to ruin the night by screaming obscenities out at the screen, laughing inappropriately or throwing popcorn at innocent moviegoers. Although I have to say, older people can be obnoxious as well. There was quite a bit of drama involving people blocking other people and way too much talking. But I digress.
From minute one, this movie was as charming as could be. It was based on the real lives of two women. Two very real, and very relatable women. So much so, that it was like watching a documentary about my own life. It was really creepy. Probably 90% of the story related to me and my current life situation. With all the success of this movie, I think maybe a Jill & Paula is in order; dessert edition of course. You will never catch this girl boiling cows feet or boning a duck, but I would be more than happy to make mousse or Crème Brule. The title ‘Jill & Paula’ doesn’t quite flow as well as Julie & Julia, but I think it would be a delight for sure.
Below is a list of several similarities between the life of Jill E. and the lives of Julie and Julia.
Jill Similarity #1 – Being stuck in an unfulfilling office job, trapped in a cube.
Jill Similarity #2 – Turning 30 and not being thrilled about it. Mine is right around the corner and I am terrified.
Jill Similarity #3 – Having a gaggle of friends that, while I may not hate them like Julie, I feel ashamed of my own life when they talk about their careers and successes.
Jill Similarity #4 – Finding some solace and meaning in writing. Blogging specifically to start, and then a book.
Jill Similarity #5 – Love for a TV cooking personality/writer of cookbooks that LOVES butter. Come on.
Jill Similarity #6 – Falling in love and marrying at a much older age. Hopefully that will be my future anyway. Later is better than never.
Jill Similarity #7 – Issue of never being able to have children. Mine is only a fear now. Hopefully it will not be a reality.
Jill Similarity #8 – Strong desire to be published. I’m writing two books now. Hard to believe I know, but I would Love to be published.
Jill Similarity #9 – Cooking on TV. While this was merely a crazy unrealistic dream, I strongly desired at one time to have a show on the Food Network where I was just an average girl teaching average people how to cook. The true baby steps of cooking.
Jill Similarity #10 – Lack of happiness in current place of residence. I think living at home at my age says it all on this one.
Jill Similarity #11 – Searching for a meaningful and fulfilling career. I have NO idea what I want to do.
It was like fate had brought me to this movie. It gave me hope that maybe I didn’t have before. Hope that maybe life after your 20’s won’t be so bad. Hope that there is someone out there for me. Hope that maybe someday I will be published. I left with the feeling that anything is possible. Not sure how long it will last, but for now, hope abounds.
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Jill E.! love reading your blog, you're easy to read.
I think you should do a Jill & Paula!
I would read and would love to see what desserts you make.
ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE ... even now.
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